...It was then, and also after learning of how successful he was winning thousands of dollars per year playing poker, that I took an interest in card playing. As a young boy I would stay up late watching, learning, and afterward playing against him and his adult friends at the card table. By the t... (read more)
...I am very passionate about teaching and absolutely love my job! I am a hard-working and well-rounded educator who welcomes a tutoring opportunity.I have been a grade 6 teacher in a NY public school setting for the last 11 years. I have been a special education self contained grade 6 elementary school teacher in a NY public school for the last 11 years. (read more)
...Finally, I derive the greatest pleasure from bonding with people on a one-on-one basis. Here insecurities disappear, a sense of humor works wonders, and confidence grows - often for the first time. My hope is that my students leave each session not only with learning skills but also a smile. (read more)
...I hold secondary, adult, and community college credentials (California) and a Master's Degree in Applied Linguistics. I have many years of college and university experience teaching writing skills, including the timed writing that is required for tests. I have tutored several students specifically in GED preparation in language arts. (read more)
...I have had extensive practice public speaking both in and outside of the classroom. I have taken a public speaking class at the collegiate level as well. Public speaking is more than the actual speaking portion, it is being able to Articulate feelings through words to help people understand the message. (read more)